Factory of Light
The intense landscape of the Fábrica de la Luz is one of the best showcases of the Natural Park of the Sierras de Almijara, Tejeda and Alhama. And one of the enclaves of greatest natural beauty of the Axarquia. It is located just three kilometres from the village of Canillas de Albaida.
Parish of Santa Ana
The great protagonist of the route is the minaret, a jewel of Andalusian art that rises imposingly above the streets, reminding us of the Arab legacy of Salares. Its presence dominates the urban landscape, accompanied by the remains of the old church built over the original mosque and now transformed into the Parish Church of Santa Ana.
Roman Bridge Salares
The Roman bridge of Salares over the river of the same name is located on the eastern slope of the hill on which the town stands. Built by the Romans, it connects both banks in a strong arch. It has a single arch or span, with its abutments resting on the rock of the slopes.
Old Laundry
The old wash house in Canillas de Albaida, located in the Axarquía region, bears witness to the history and customs of the village. Built in traditional style, it served as a place where women carried out their daily task of washing clothes. Located near a natural spring, in addition to its practical function, the […]
La Viñuela Reservoir
Built on the Guaro River and fed by the Salia, Benamargosa, Bermuza, Rubite rivers, and the Madre del Llano de Zafarraya stream. It is the largest reservoir in the province of Málaga with a capacity of 170 cubic hectometres and a maximum reservoir level of 230 metres. It covers the valley that separates […]
Paraje de las Cuestas and Puente Romano (Roman Bridge)
The Paraje de las Cuestas, in Canillas de Albaida, is home to two ancient Roman roads. One descends from the lower part of the village and the other ascends towards El Cerrillo, joining via the Roman Bridge over the River Turvilla. This bridle path, classified as a livestock trail, was the old access route to the municipality of Vélez-Málaga. The […]
Hermitage of San Antón
The Hermitage of San Antón, located in the lower part of Canillas de Albaida, dates back to the 16th-17th centuries. Small in size, it has a single rectangular nave, whose roof is closed by a wooden truss with tie beams. Inside, there is a polychrome wooden altarpiece in the Rococo style, dating from [...]
Los Romanes Verdiales Museum
The name Verdieles refers to the "partio" of Verdiales, a region of Malaga where a variety of olive is grown, called verdial because it is still green when ripe.
Hermitage of Santa Ana
The Hermitage of Santa Ana, located at the top of Canillas de Albaida, dates back to the Al-Andalus period, with its tower and north-west wall being the oldest structures. Initially a fortification, it was eventually converted into a Christian temple. It is first mentioned in the Book of […]
St Joseph's Church
Church built in the 16th century in the Mudejar style. It was built on a simple rectangular floor plan with a wooden frame roof. Restored in 1731 and finished in 1734, the small belfry at the foot of the church remains from this period.
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